What are the pros and cons for a breast augmentation?

Many: This is a question best answered by your plastic surgeon and a counselor that deals with body image issues. You might get different answers from them and should hear both, and consider both.

Positive vs Negative: There are many potential negatives but the positives outweigh the negatives and include: infection, hematoma, wound breakdown, asymmetry, implant exposure/extrusion/rupture overcorrection/undercorrection, contour irregularity, capsular contracture, distortion with muscular contraction, interference with oncologic evaluation of the breast, interference with nipple sensation, nursing or aging, etc.

Pros Win: The human breast is a sexual organ and has a large self image role. It is by far the most satisfying cosmetic surgery performed. Yes there are potential risks, which have an acceptable low probability of occurring if done by an experienced cosmetic surgeon.

Cons win: COST. Complications, bad surgery, infections, pain. Unnatural look. Difficulty finding breast cancer later. Some people really benefit. Others just satisfy a boyfriend when they are better off getting a boyfriend who appreciates who she is.